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Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected.

Allen West

Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected.

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About Allen West

Allen West may refer to:

Allen West (musician) (born 1967), American guitarist
Allen West (politician) (born 1961), American military officer and politician
Allen West (prisoner) (1929–1978), American convicted criminal
Allen West (tennis) (1872–1952), American Olympic tennis player